Water
Water consistently, especially during dry spells, to maintain even soil moisture. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot, so avoid waterlogged conditions.
Also known as Hill Mustard · Turkish Rocket · Turkish Warty-Cabbage
Bunias orientalis, Turkish Wartycabbage, is a hardy perennial herb with yellow flowers, often used as fodder and for its edible shoots and leaves. It is a robust plant wi
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures and is frost-tolerant once established.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal fertilization; a light feed in spring is sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently, especially during dry spells, to maintain even soil moisture. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot, so avoid waterlogged conditions.
Pruning is primarily for tidiness and to manage size. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent self-seeding if desired.
In late autumn or early spring, cut back old growth to about 10-15 cm above the ground to encourage new shoots.
Propagation is typically done by seed, sown in autumn or early spring. Division of established clumps in spring or autumn is also effective. Seeds may benefit from a period of cold stratification.
Repotting is rarely necessary for this robust perennial once established in the garden. If grown in a container and it becomes root-bound, repot in spring to a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining soil.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Turkish Wartycabbage (Bunias orientalis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Bunias |
| Species | Bunias orientalis |
Similar in genus Bunias
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